6 Culture Kiyomizu Temple in Early Spring Martijn Beckers A cold spring day at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera: the perfect place to relax and enjoy the spring weather while exploring this popular..
Culture Firefly Viewing in Uji Charlotte Griffiths From late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A short..
Activities Tankaku Castle: Shingu Castle Ruins Allison Morris The perfect spot for a spring picnic, the castle ruins in Shingu (Tankaku Castle 丹鶴城) is an easily doable stop during a day..
7 Food Sangmi, Organic Food in Osaka Charlotte Griffiths Sangmi Café offers delicious organic food in Osaka's city centre.
Culture Miracle-working Kannon at Hase-dera Tomoko Kamishima NARA: Miracle-working Kannon at Hase-dera Temple was popular among rich nobles 1000 years ago. Praying here was popular among ..
Culture Sekizan Zen-in Temple, Kyoto Komal Khiani The temple grounds of Sekizan Zen-in are famous for the colorful maple trees in autumn, but it has much more than that. The temple..
15 Culture Green Valley in Tofuku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Green Valley inside Tofuku-ji Temple: Walking up covered a wooden bridge and gentle stone steps, you will feel as if you are f..
Activities Kanabiki Waterfall Robert Van Egghen Kanabiki waterfall, one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, is a beautiful and refreshing day trip near Miyazu and Amanohashid..